Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
New Mexico State University, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Mesilla Park

$1,200/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mesilla Park is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mesilla Park

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mesilla Park rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in New Mexico State University, NM

Average rent prices in Mesilla Park have increased by 14% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in New Mexico State University, NM

Rent prices in Mesilla Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mesilla Park is $965, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Mesilla Park run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$816

-

10%

1 bedroom

$850

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,000

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,712

-

9%

4 bedroom

$1,875

-

93%

Studio

Average rent

$816

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last year

93%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Mexico State University, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in New Mexico State University, NM

2801 West Picacho Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

50m ago

8.3

Very good

2801 West Picacho Avenue

2801 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007

Studio

1 bath

$400

Van Patten - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

Van Patten

1102 Van Patten Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005

2 beds

1 bath

$600

LCO Branson 905 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

LCO Branson 905

905 Branson Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Richard Dr 316 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Richard Dr 316

316 Richard Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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Frequently asked questions for New Mexico State University, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Mesilla Park rental market.

How much is rent in Mesilla Park?

The average rent in Mesilla Park is $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mesilla Park?

Average rent prices in Mesilla Park have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Mesilla Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mesilla Park is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mesilla Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Mesilla Park, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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